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School Land Trust Council
The school land trust committee is a committee made up of parents, board members, and the director whose responsibility is to decide how to use money received from the School Land Trust of Utah.
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Council Leadership
Annette Jurecki
Chairperson
Annette Jurecki
Annette Jurecki has been teaching as an Educator since 1996 and as an active member of her Healing Art Community since 2010.
She is so excited to be turning that community focus toward being a part of the Land Trust Council at Ignite Entrepreneurship Academy, also, as a homeschool mom, an art teacher, realtor, and as a community leader.
With a passion to serve, Annette Jurecki carries the values of hard work, integrity, and outstanding service for her community into everything she does.
When Annette Jurecki isn’t off on an adventure with her daughter, making homeownership dreams come true for her clients, or instructing a painting class. You will find her enjoying spending time reading a good book at a local coffee shop, discovering the yummiest Utah eateries, or watching a movie with her family. Annette Jurecki currently lives in the South Jordan area with her husband and two children.
Megan Warner
Parent Member
Megan Warner
Diane Godfrey
Teacher Member
Diane Godfrey
Ms. Diane has been with the Ignite Distance Learning program since October 2018. She is a licensed educator and has been working in the educational field for over 20 years. Ms. Diane’s favorite part of education is seeing a child light up when they explore something new to them and then apply the things they have learned with joy and excitement. When she is not working you might find her playing with her grandchildren, going to lunch with her grown children, cycling with her husband, hiking with her dog, or just curled up with a good book. .
Cory Mattson
Vice-Chairperson
Cory Mattson
Cory Mattson has lived in Lehi for the past 18 years. A practicing attorney focusing on civil litigation and real property cases, Cory is interested in volunteering with youth organizations and working to promote the rule of law in the community. Cory loves public lands and follows issues related to the conservation of public lands. He and his wife are the proud parents of four children, the youngest of which is a student at Ignite.
Cherelle Gilger
Parent Member
Cherelle Gilger
Roxana Santana
Teacher Member
Roxana Santana
Roxana Santana is originally from Los Angeles, California. She has a bachelors degree from the University of California Riverside. Roxana is a Lower Elementary teacher at Ignite and has developed a passion for teaching foundational skills to young students and watching them grow and develop as they learn in her class.
Jesse Potter
Parent Member
Jesse Potter
Jesse Potter works in the technology industry as a Learning and Development leader. In addition to his experience in tech, he's also spent several years involved with various non-profit organizations both as a volunteer and serving on staff. He is excited about the opportunity to help Ignite pursue and achieve their academic goals. He lives in Lehi with his wife and two boys.
Heidi Long
School Member
Executive Director
Heidi Long
Heidi's passion is creating an educational environment that is dynamic and engaging and a place where students feel safe enough to take risks, challenge themselves, and explore what interests them. It is an environment where teachers are empowered to create a place of learning that is student-centered and encourages exploration and discovery. Her professional background includes 24byears of service in a variety of educational environments, being a classroom teacher, a curriculum coordinator, a smaller learning communities director, and a school administrator. Heidi enjoys spending time with her husband and kids.
Council Membership
Member Name | Role | Email Address | |
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Annette Jurecki | Chairperson (Parent) | amariejurecki@gmail.com | |
Cory Mattson | Vice Chairperson (Parent) | cmattson09292@gmail.com | |
Christy Truett | Secretary (Parent) | christy.truett@gmail.com | |
Heidi Long | Executive Director | hlong@igniteutah.org | |
Kimberly Nahinu | Administrator | knahinu@igniteutah.org | |
Cherelle Gilger | Parent | cherellegilger@gmail.com | |
Diane Godfrey | Teacher | dgodfrey@igniteutah.org | |
Jesse Potter | Parent | jessepotter08@gmail.com | |
Megan Warner | Parent | meganwarner24@gmail.com |
Meeting Schedule
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Approved Land Trust Plans
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Annual Awards
2018-2019 | $53,389 |
2019-2020 | $70,292 |
2020-2021 | $74,839 |
2021-2022 | $75,484 |